Korsakov - After the Performance
1 septembre 2019, Russie ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
All in all...a lovely surprisingly good end to today on Sakhalin Island.
Leaving Sakhalin Island
1 septembre 2019, Russie ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A brilliant sunset at the end of a very full day.....the last tender being winched into place as the sun sets.
Otaru
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The ship docked this morning in our first Japanese port, Otaru, in Hokkaido. There were several people on the dock welcoming us for our overnight stay.
Sapporo - the city grid
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The streets are laid out in a grid around an axis and named that way....North or South of Odori Park by number; and East or West by number from the canal bisecting the city.
Sapporo Beer
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Sapporo Beer Factory - a red brick building of significance in Sapporo. All such buildings are marked with a red star - this one on the chimney and the facade. Oktoberfest is about to start.
Hokkaido Mutton Barbeque
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
First heat the table BBQ and render the fat. Then place on lots of bean sprouts. Strips of mutton on that then vegetables (onion, cabbage and pumpkin). It was good when dipped into a special dippingEn savoir plus
Hokkaido Shopping Mall
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Next door to the beer factory was a shopping mall, so we went exploring for a bit (didn't want to get lost). Found lobster bisque chips and a man directing traffic.
More red star buildings in Sapporo
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
As we drive thru the city, we see the wooden clock tower which is a historical landmark and the building they call "Red Brick" which was the headquarters of the Hokkaido Development Commission. TheEn savoir plus
TV Tower and Observation Deck
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
The TV Tower has now been replaced by transmitters on the surrounding mountains. The tower still remains as an observation deck giving 360 views of Sapporo. Its construction is like the Eiffel Tower.
From the Observation Deck
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Odori Park is 1.5km in length and 105m wide. It's a popular retreat for visitors and city residents. The park is the site of the Sapporo Snow Festival with its famous ice sculptures.
Sapporo TV TowerEn savoir plus
Toddlers in Odori Park
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A lovely moment in the Park....a group of toddlers from daycare were looking for natural things in the park. So well behaved in this open public space. Loved it when one little boy picked the grassEn savoir plus
In and around Odori Park
2 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
So many bikes in Sapporo - it's flat in the city and easy to navigate. There are a significant number of electric cars because the city is quiet with no smog.
Otaru Canal and Harbour
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Sapporo-Otaru Freeway
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The freeway in Sapporo is elevated well above ground level. The mountain area between Sapporo and Otaru has several tunnels.
Shinto Shrine
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The Shinto Shrine in Sapporo is set in a beautiful forest setting. It is very tranquil. We pass under the arch and walk through the trees to the place where you purify your body prior to entering theEn savoir plus
Shinto Temple
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Many people come to the Temple wishing for good fortune. Today Sapporo's Pro Basketball team are here in the Temple Ceremony.
Wishing for Good Fortune
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Bow once, Clap twice, Make a wish, Bow again....ritual at the temple. You can also write your wishes on paper or on a board.
The Shinto Temple Complex
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Signs
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Some signs along the way....
Historical Village of Hokkaido
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
An open-air museum of relocated and restored buildings that represent the history of Hokkaido from 1868-1920's. It was opened in 1983 ro preserve important cultural assets of Hokkaido for futureEn savoir plus
Historical Village of Hokkaido
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Ryuunji Temple
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Historical Village of Hokkaido
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
The horse-drawn trolley takes visitors thru the town
The Fishing Village
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Many of the buildings in the fishing village are currently undergoing restoration and so under scaffolding etc.
Akiyama Family House - Fisherman
3 septembre 2019, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C